Future Flomaton High School Hurricanes are already on the field, and the varsity slate turns to a home date this week.
Flomaton’s Home Opener
The Hurricanes host their home opener Friday night against Opp.
A home opener carries a different weight than the games that follow it. It is generally the largest crowd of the early season, it is the first look local fans get at the roster in person, and for a program building momentum it sets the tone for how well attended the rest of the home schedule will be.
The Rest of the Slate
Jay travels to Central.
Northview travels to Graceville.
T.R. Miller is open this week.
Escambia Academy hosts Gulf Coast, Miss.
W.S. Neal travels to Thomasville.
Escambia County High School hosts Jackson.
Two Matchups Worth Watching
Two games on the schedule connect the Escambia County area to Clarke County. W.S. Neal’s trip to Thomasville and Escambia County High School’s home date against Jackson both pit area programs against Clarke County opponents on the same night.
Those cross-county matchups tend to draw well on both ends, since they bring together schools that share a regional identity without meeting every season.
The Open Week
T.R. Miller’s open date arrives at a useful point in the calendar. Early-season bye weeks give coaching staffs a chance to address injuries accumulated in the opening games and to install adjustments before region play tightens the schedule.
Getting There
Kickoff times and ticket information for each game are available through the individual schools’ athletic departments. Fans traveling to away games should check with the host school on entry policies, which vary by district.